AUSTRALIAN SCANDAL FROM GLIDING INTERNATIONAL MARCH 2020 ISSUE

.... you left out the case for their defence ... the data was publicly available on the internet and any team could review it had they been aware.

On Saturday, February 29, 2020 at 8:54:59 AM UTC-5, Stephen Szikora wrote:
... you left out the case for their defence ... the data was publicly available on the internet and any team could review it had they been aware.

Liar.

On Saturday, February 29, 2020 at 9:03:24 AM UTC-5, Tango Eight wrote:
On Saturday, February 29, 2020 at 8:54:59 AM UTC-5, Stephen Szikora wrote:
... you left out the case for their defence ... the data was publicly available on the internet and any team could review it had they been aware.

Liar.

Let me amend that. The claim that this was "publicly available" is a lie.

Public disclosure is what is reasonably required for information used during a comp. This information wasn't publicly disclosed.

T8

You can easily and legally purchase lockpicks online. What you do with them, however, may be illegal. Just because "everybody" can get lockpicks does not mean you can use them to circumvent the law.

Same with the tracking data.

On Saturday, February 29, 2020 at 1:54:59 PM UTC, Stephen Szikora wrote:
... you left out the case for their defence ... the data was publicly available on the internet and any team could review it had they been aware.

So, the fact that everyone could cheat is a justification for cheating?

I wasn’t defending anyone or anything, just stating their position.

On Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at 8:49:48 AM UTC-5, Stephen Szikora wrote:
I wasn’t defending anyone or anything, just stating their position.

On Saturday, February 29, 2020 at 8:54:59 AM UTC-5, Stephen Szikora wrote:
... you left out the case for their defence ... the data was publicly available on the internet and any team could review it had they been aware.

The IGC implemented the time delay to minimize the possibility of tactical ground support via tracking. This was a deliberate act to circumvent the rules.
Tactical ground support through tracking has become a very important (critical?)tactic to achieve success at this level of competition. Many believe it has changed the sport in an unfavorable way, to the point where some competitors have decided to not compete. Some countries feel the same way.
Tracking is a way to allow spectators to enjoy the event.
IGC is trying to balance having good competition with spectator experience.
These actions threaten that effort.
UH

"Tracking is a way to allow spectators to enjoy the event."
Apparently at the expense of the competitor whether they like it or not. Sounds well thought out.